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Medicare Outreach Coordinator

The Medicare Outreach Coordinator, in conjunction with the GWAAR benefit specialist supervising attorney team, provides training and technical assistance to Elder Benefits Specialists and the broader community of State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) counselors.  This position supports eligibility benefits counseling and outreach efforts related to Medicare, Medicaid and related health insurance programs. The candidate will work primarily standard business hours Monday through Friday, with occasional nights, and some statewide travel throughout Wisconsin will be required for conferences or events. 

Required Qualifications:

  1. A Bachelor of Arts or Science degree, preferably in a health or human services related field.
  2. At least one year of full-time experience in a health or human services field, working with older adults or adults with disabilities.
  3. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
  4. Strong verbal and written communication, presentation, and advocacy skills.
  5. Self-starter who can work with limited supervision.
  6. A valid WI driver license, access to an insured vehicle, and ability to occasionally travel within the state.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  1. Three or more years of experience assisting beneficiaries with questions about Medicare, Medicaid and/or related health insurance programs.
  2. Experience working as an advocate on behalf of older adults.
  3. Knowledge of public benefits such as Social Security, FoodShare, Medicare Savings Programs, and the Low-Income Subsidy program.
  4. Fluency in other languages.

 

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To Apply:

Send cover letter and resume to the following:
Richard Lavigne, Legal Services Manager
Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources
1414 MacArthur Road, Suite 306
Madison, WI 53714

Email: richard.lavigne@GWAAR.org

 

 

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